About Social Work
Whether you’re just starting your path toward a career in social work or you’re looking to advance your education so you can take the next step, your passion for social justice and your community have a home here.
- Our fully accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work and Master of Social Work programs will prepare you for generalist and advanced generalist practice in a wide variety of settings.
- Our Child Welfare Program gives you the opportunity to receive a stipend while you specialize your social work education.
- Our Social Welfare minor is an excellent complement to many other majors in the helping professions, such as corrections, psychology, gender and women studies, and healthcare.
- Our curriculum focuses on preparing you to work compassionately and understand the experience, culture, and the diverse contexts of clients' lives, especially emphasizing the unique challenges found in small and rural communities.
- Our faculty are actively engaged in scholarship, service, clinical practice, policy practice, and leadership, and bring that experience to the classroom to help prepare you for your career.
- Our department is committed to social, economic, and environmental justice and works closely with students, alumni, and community stakeholders to improve the well-being of individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations.
You’ll find the tools you need to make a difference in your community and help people change their lives here in the Department of Social Work at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Get started by contacting us today!
